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Ms Bevs Place
Dunkirk, MD
· Calvert County
2992 Cedarwood Lane,
Dunkirk, MD 20754
Quick Facts
Capacity
94 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 855-6237
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
136008
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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About the Provider
Well all know the classic lullaby, "You are my Sunshine."
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
We remember these words as we look at our child and think about what a precious gift they are. At Ms. Bev's Place, we are committed to building a solid foundation of love and support for your child. Each child will know they are special. We will accomplish this with a very personable, loving, and well trained staff that will be dedicated to the individual needs of your child. Our staff consistently undergo training to ensure that they are knowledgeable in child development & learning theories, as well as program development for young children. This training ensures that we continue to grow as care-takers and educators while assisting us in developing better programs for your child.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
We remember these words as we look at our child and think about what a precious gift they are. At Ms. Bev's Place, we are committed to building a solid foundation of love and support for your child. Each child will know they are special. We will accomplish this with a very personable, loving, and well trained staff that will be dedicated to the individual needs of your child. Our staff consistently undergo training to ensure that they are knowledgeable in child development & learning theories, as well as program development for young children. This training ensures that we continue to grow as care-takers and educators while assisting us in developing better programs for your child.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 35 children's records today during the inspection. There was one child whose lead form was completed by a parent and there were no lab test results attached. Please obtain lab test results from the parent or the lead form completed by the child's health care provider. Please send a copy to the LS. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS reviewed 35 children's records today during the inspection. There were 2 children who need updated immunization records added to their files. Please obtain from parents. Please send copies to LS. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide who is missing the staff orientation in their file. Please conduct staff orientation with this aide and send a copy of the orientation sheet to LS. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide did not have a medical evaluation form in their filed during the inspection today. Please obtain from the aide and add to their file. Please send a copy to LS. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Director did not complete the required 12 hours of continued training during the required training cycle time for last year. The training was completed, but it was completed late. This is corrected. Director should complete this year's training no later than 9-30-25. Director needs 8.5 hours to complete this year's training. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: There is a storage drawer chest in the 3's room that had exposed screws showing during the inspection today. Five of six drawer knobs were missing, causing the screws that usually hold the knobs to be exposed. The screws were sharp and could cause an injury. The Assistant Director removed the screws during the inspection, so this is corrected. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three medication forms that were completed by a health care provider, but the forms have 'expired'. Medication administration forms are only good for 1 year. Please obtain updated medication administration forms for the children who have medication at the center. Please send copies to LS. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed three medications that have expired prescriptions - 1 EpiPen and 2 Albuterol inhalers. Please return these medications to parents or guardians and obtain updated prescriptions. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One Aide did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. This Aide is registered for the September BHS cohort. Once Aide has completed the training, please send a copy of the training certificate to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are three cribs in the toddler room. The sheets in these cribs are not tightly fitting. Please provide or have parents provide crib sheets that fit the child care center crib mattress more tightly. Please send correction to LS. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed several wall paint cans stored in the school age room near the refrigerator area. LS also observed a sharp knife, 2 vegetable peelers and a pruner in a drawer in the school age room. Even though this is a school age room, potentially hazardous items are still required to be kept inaccessible to children. Assistant Director relocated all of the items to an inaccessible area and corrected this while LS was on site. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection today, Licensing Specialist observed the refrigerators in the toddler, 2's and 3's rooms to be operating at higher than 40 degrees F. Licensing Specialist adjusted the temperature of the refrigerator and checked them again later in the inspection and the temperatures were still above 40 degrees F; temperatures were running between 52-54 degrees F. Center should adjust the temperature in these refrigerators so all refrigerators are operating at 40 degrees F or below. Please send written plan of correction to LS. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist reviewed 93 emergency forms today. The following emergency forms need the following information: SG-dr info; QK and WK-update; NP-authorized daily pick up person; ER-update; RS-dr info. Please obtain this information from parents and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist reviewed a random sample of 21 records today, which included all infant and toddler records. The following children who meet the birthdate requirement for lead blood testing did not have test results on file today: JF, WK, GT. Please obtain test results or note from health care provider regarding why test is not done from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a medical evaluation on file during inspection for substitute, CG. LS observed a medical form during inspection for AM, but it was conducted in 2020 and AM was hired in August 2023. Please obtain a medical evaluation for CG and obtain a new medical evaluation for AM. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, VW, should have completed 6 hours of training by May 2023, but the training was not completed until August 2023. Aide, ML, was supposed to complete 6 hours of training by May 2023, but the training was not completed until September 2023. This has been corrected. Center is reminded that all staff have a training cycle that they are supposed to follow and all required training should be completed in that time period. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, KS, completed the required aide orientation training in June 2023, but should have completed it in April 2023. This has been corrected. Center is reminded all aides are required to complete aide orientation training within 6 months of hire. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed the fire and emergency disaster drill record during inspection today. There were a few months where an emergency drill was completed, but not a fire drill. Center is reminded fire drills are to be completed and recorded every month and emergency drills are to be completed and recorded at least twice per year. Please send written correction to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency disaster plan that Licensing Specialist was able to observe during inspection has not been updated annually. Please review and make any necessary changes to the plan, initial and date and send copy to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Full | 13A.16.12.01E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The snack menu is not posted. Center is reminded that a weekly snack menu should be posted in a conspicuous location in the center. Please send copy of menu and posted location in the center to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint alleged there are times when classrooms are staffed with unqualified staff. During inspection today, LS observed staff in the infant room and the 3's room who have not been qualified by LS. The infant room staff member is definitely not qualified yet, but could qualify for a variance. The 3's teacher has a CDA and has worked in child care in another region, but does not have all the required qualification materials in her file for LS to evaluate today. Center plans to submit variance requests for these two staff members as written correction. Center is reminded that there should be qualified staff in all classrooms at all times unless there is a legitimate reason to have a substitute in place (staff illness, vacation, day off, etc). Director, BW, is substituting for toddler room teacher today. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint alleged classrooms are often out of ratio. Complaint also alleged an aide was left alone to care for a group of 5 to 6 'toddlers'. LS discussed this allegation with IT teacher, GM, and Director, BW. Both stated there was a day when GM was standing in the doorway of the infant room and the office assisting the Office Manager with ProCare. GM stated she was still in the infant room while she was assisting the office mgr, and BW stated she was also in the office at the time and observed GM standing in the doorway, still in the infant room while assisting the office mgr. During inspection today, LS did observe one classroom, the 4's room, to be out of ratio for approximately 15 minutes. The aide left for school at approximately 10:10am, leaving the lead teacher, KR, alone with 14 children. GM, who was off today, was called in and arrived at approximately 10:25am. Another aide, who usually is in the room, arrived to take GM's place a short time later. This was corrected on site. No other rooms were out of ratio during the inspection. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Complaint | 13A.16.11.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed the allegations regarding the diapering procedure. Center staff did state that a barrier has not been put in place between the children and the changing table, as required by the OCC diapering procedure. Director stated there is 'doctor paper' for the tables in the center. This paper was added to all changing tables during inspection and observed by LS. Staff in both infant and toddler room state changing tables are cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with bleach and water. LS did not observe diapering during inspection, but could smell bleach in both rooms during inspection. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: None of the posted staffing patterns are current. Please update staffing patterns in all rooms and post. Send copies to LS for file. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There have been several employees who have left employment that OCC was not made aware of in the required 5 days. Center is reminded anytime a staff member leaves, written notification must be given to OCC within 5 days of the occurrence. Corrected. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Aide, LT, did not complete 4.5 hours of training for the 2020-2021 training cycle. Please have her complete this training asap. LT will need an additional 6 hours by 10-31-22 for the 2021-22 training cycle. Aide, MT, did not complete 3 hours of training for the 2020-21 training cycle. MT has completed 45 hours of training for the 2021-22 cycle, so LS will apply 3 of those hours to 2020-2021. Aide, VW, needs 1.5 hours of training asap to meet the 2021-2022 training cycle requirements. Please have these aides complete training and add to their files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All (79) emergency forms were reviewed today. Most of the emergency forms need to be updated and several need a daily authorized pick up person and/or health care provider information added. Please review all emergency forms and make the corrections. Send corrections to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: 20 children's records were reviewed today (including all infant and toddler records). EH does not have Part 1 (parent) of the health inventory on file today. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Send copy to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 20 children's records were reviewed today (including all infant and toddler records). The following children did not have Part 2 (health care provider) of the health inventory form on file today: MD, RM. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: 20 children's records were reviewed today (including all infant and toddler records). The following children meet the birthdate requirement and do not have blood lead level test results on file today: HC, AH, EH, RJ, RM. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: 20 children's records were reviewed today (including all infant and toddler records). The following children need immunization record updates: RB, HC, LF, RM. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns are not current. Please complete new staffing patterns for all classrooms, post in all classrooms or on parent boards and send copies to Licensing Specialist. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One employee was added as a substitute in May 2021 and LS was not notified until inspection today. LS obtained start date and release form at inspection and CBC's were at the office. This is corrected. Center is reminded that ALL new employees are to be reported to OCC within 5 working days of start date. Center is reminded under COMAR 13A.16.02.01I 'the operator may not allow an employee, staff member, substitute or volunteer to (1) Be assigned to a group of children or have access to a child in care until the individual has successfully passed the child abuse and neglect clearance AND a federal or State criminal background check; or (2) be alone with a child or group of children until ALL checks have been successfully passed.' | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were several employees who left employment and OCC was not notified within 5 working days. LS obtained this information at inspection today and added information to the OCC 1203A form, therefore this is corrected. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Updated medical forms are needed for KR and IW. Please obtain and add to personnel files at center. Please send copies to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director has not completed the Child Care and Covid training, which is the basic health and safety annual update. Please complete this training ASAP and send copy of certificate to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Preschool teachers have not completed the Basic Health and Safety training, nor did they complete the Child Care and Covid training, which is the health and safety training annual update: AB, GM, KR, BW. Have these staff complete these trainings immediately and send copies of certificates to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following Aides have not completed the required Basic health and safety training: MB, CH, ML, LP, LT, MT, VW. Have these Aides complete this training immediately and send copies of certificates to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following Aides need to complete continued training immediately: MB - 6 hours; CH - 9 hours. Please have these Aides complete these training hours ASAP and send copies of certificates to LS. | |||
| 2021-09-15 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The following Aides did not complete the Child Care and Covid training, which is the health and safety training annual update: MB, CH, LP, LT, MT. Have these Aides complete this training immediately and send copies of certificates to LS. | |||
| 2020-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: There was no staffing pattern posted in the 3's room. Please post a current staffing pattern in this room and send copy to LS. | |||
| 2020-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two employees left employment and March and OCC was not notified within 5 days. Center is reminded when employees leave, OCC is to be notified in writing with a staff change form within 5 days of the employee leaving employment. This has been corrected. | |||
| 2020-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B | Open |
| Findings: Two Aides, CH and MT, have not completed the required 3 hour aide orientation training. Please have these Aides complete this training ASAP and send copies of certificates to LS. | |||
| 2020-09-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: Due to COVID emergency, group sizes have been limited to no more than 15 people in any one room at any given time. LS observed 14 school age children and 2 staff in the school age room during inspection today. Director has the room separated by curtains to keep the younger children and older children in 2 separate groups, but this does not allow for any more people in the room than allowed. Center is reminded that, during this time and until further notice, there should not be more than 15 people (including staff) in any room at any one time. Director moved one staff member to another room during inspection. LS reminds to try to keep the same staff with the same group of children on a daily basis to avoid any possible cross-contamination or exposure. The group size non-compliance was corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: There are two infant records that could not be located during inspection today. Center should locate these records or obtain new record paperwork for these children. Send copies of records to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 8 children who need updated immunization records added to their files. Send copies to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no center orientation form on file today for one employee. Please conduct orientation with this employee and sign form. Send copy to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 10 emergency cards that need health care provider information added to them and 2 emergency cards that need to be updated. Send copies to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Three employees left employment and OCC was not notified within 5 working days. Center is reminded that when employees leave, written notification should be sent to OCC. Corrected today at inspection. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: When Lic Spec went through the center to check attendance, there was one child in the Preschool room that was not 'checked off' in the attendance book and none of the children had been 'checked off' in the 3's room. Child in the preschool is usually in the school age room, but was present today due to her school being closed. Staff immediately added her to attendance roster. Staff in the 3's room stated she had not taken attendance yet when Lic Spec checked book the first time and usually waited to do it once all the children had arrived for the day. Children were checked off in the book when Lic Spec went through the center again at lunchtime. Center is reminded that whereabouts of children are to be known at all times, and since the Center currently does not have a central 'sign in', staff in each classroom need to insure that all children are marked as present when they arrive in the classroom. Corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: There is no written agreement on file for two children (siblings) during inspection today. Obtain from parent/guardian and add to files. Send copies to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 children who meet the birthdate requirement for lead blood level testing. There is 1 5 year old child who was not screened for lead poisoning (marked 'not evaluated' on Part 2 health inventory form). Obtain from parent/guardian and add to files. Send copies to Lic Spec. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: One employee started work in August and there is no evidence this staff member has had a fingerprint based criminal background check. Director stated staff member has not had fingerprints completed yet, but is not let left alone with the children. Staff member should have fingerprints completed immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: Substitute record was not completed today for substitute working in place of toddler teacher. Center is reminded that whenever a substitute is used, the days and staff member in whose place the substitute worked must be recorded on a calendar or substitute record or log. Send copy to Lic Spec. | |||
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